Spartan head coach Mark Dantonio and his defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi have brought a new defensive scheme to Michigan State and they are looking for talented linebackers to execute their aggressive 4-3 defense.

At or near the top of the Spartans' middle linebacker wish list is consensus junior college All-American Anthony Fein, who would play a role at Michigan State similar to the one played by Kevin McCullough. A standout at Grand Rapids Community College, McCullough thrived under Narduzzi, starting two seasons and leading the Bearcats in tackles as well as earning first-team All Big East honors this season.